How long does it take you to write a post
I have been on WA for 3 months now and I have published 5 posts. I know exactly what I want to write about, I have the topics ready and do not yet have writer”s block but it takes me so long to write a single post. I research on the internet then put the article together then make it come together in a readable format and then make sure it makes sense and ahh by the time I’m done I’ve been at it for two weeks or more. I’ve seen people and I’ve read here that it’s possible to have a post a day or close.
I’m just curious how you go about it, would much appreciate it if you would like to share your experience.
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I do a post every day and normally around 1500 words per post sometimes more sometimes less depending on how much I have to share
I set up 12 keyword posts and also the subtitles inside site content and then all I do is to fill in each section adding value
I do online research when I am searching for keywords/titles and make notes if needed to help me remember things I am going to write about
Vicki
I can take me 2-3 weeks if I need to do research, write, edit, add images (using Canva), create a Pin...
I don't mean I work on it 8 hours a day, but in small increments of time I have around 9-11 PM.
You brought up a great point. An 8-12 hour day will definitely have a different yield than a 1-2 hour day. I'm using 8-12 hour days and sometimes more.
I also have a regular 8 hour job and try to write around that time and/or weekends. Seems like you have the same pace as me, I have currently settled for two posts a month. We should set bigger goals perhaps. Thanks for your response MaryFRM
You can do challenges for yourself. I've seen that help quite a few people. Say for example, you decide to do a 90-day challenge where you write more than normal or push yourself more than you thought. Some of it will be mindset. It's like fitness. You may not believe you can do 30 pushups, but with the push, you can do much more than you think.
Scarcity, timers, deadlines and things like that help with giving you a sense of accountability. It might not be the most "fun", but it helps to build your sense of what's possible with you.
Hello Bafuna! I am one of the people that publishes daily. From reading your post, it sounds like the research isn't your concern, right? It's the compilation of the article that takes you some time.
What I do is I write within an area I have a general experience, and feel very comfortable building content around. Then, I study the target audience and the pain points they have in that niche.
Let's say for example, I'm considering writing about lipstick. I might find out the solutions people are using for lipstick, the questions people might have when they're going to buy lipstick, objections they might have, and other competitors and what they've said.
Then, I'll create a template for the post inside of SiteContent that addresses common questions, so every time I write about lipstick, I make sure to answer their concerns thoroughly. I'll add a general layout and customizable titles there, then fill in my template with content for each post.
It does take practice. At this point, I've published over 15 books and also published well over 500 articles for blogs. Added to that, I've always enjoyed writing, so it's been something I naturally practiced (look at this comment hahaha). I've written well over 1 million words of content when you add it up, so I'll say practice is probably a major factor for me. Malcolm Gladwell says it takes practice to master a skill.
I have more things I do to increase my efficiency, but that's a book of it's own. You'll get it.
Wow is all I can say. I can see you’re a natural, you write as if you are talking which is a wonderful gift.
I think you have said something that might be a contributing factor or the reason. I probably don’t know enough about my niche so I spend a lot of time doing research for content instead of most of it coming from my head. I hope it gets better as I continue to write and learn more about my chosen niche 😝
Thanks much for the response
If you really enjoy the niche, you'll get it. Just keep researching and writing, and with time, it gets easier. Networking with others may help also, so it's not just reading, but you can see it in real life.
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Hi Bafuna,
Just in case you do not know this, but in the Site Content area there is a template set up for writing posts.
Kyle suggested planning several posts at once. Decide on your topics. Research the Keywords. Then fill out your sub-titles, approaching them as outlines for your article. Make sure you have a strong introduction and conclusion. Set up several articles in this way. And then start filling in the blanks one article at a time until you have completed it. Then go on to the next.
Jaaxy has a feature that lets you store your Keywords under different categories for future reference. This is a great help in being efficient.
What matters the most is your topic. What problems are you trying to solve. And how will your article help your reader solve that specific problem. Keep each article simple and focused.
I consider myself a newbie having been here for only r5 months. Hence I am dealing with the same issues as you. Knowing what to do is only one half of the equation. Taking action is the other. And that is where I fail. There is much work I have to do in executing. So I can relate to your problems.
I aim for about two posts a week. If I make one, I feel I have accomplished a lot as it is a struggle.
I hope I have been of help.
All the best to you.
Cheers.
Edwin
Thanks Edwin. I have been using the templates in Site Content but I will try that strategy you speak of and see. Thanks for your response, very useful for me at this point. I know ure writing a lot,in addition to helping some of us here keep it up!